GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- There are no new tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in Penang this year, said state exec for health Daniel Gooi Zi Sen.

He said the situation in Penang is under control so far.

"We did record two clusters in 2025 but this year, the situation is under control in Penang," he said when contacted by Malay Mail.

Gooi added that there are only "pockets of cases" in the state and these are under control.

Earlier today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a statement that a total of 2,571 cases of TB were reported between January 1 and February 7, which is an increase of 229 cases compared to 2,342 cases in 2025 for the same period.

As of February 7, a total of 10 active TB clusters were reported involving seven states ...